Frontmatter -- THANKS I -- THANKS II -- CONTENTS -- Preface -- Introduction -- Mindfulness and Meditation in the Educational System -- a Paradigm Shift? -- Self, Soul and Mind -- The Heart, Love and the Self are Educational Subjects Too -- a Field Report -- Intellect and Intuition -- Research -- Structure -- The Munich Model "Mindfulness and Meditation in a University Context" -- Theses within the Framework of the Munich Model -- Events in the Lecture and Film Series "Spiritual Teachers and Their Teachings" -- Exercises and Notes from Student Journals -- About Teaching -- About the Exercises -- Risks -- Sitting Meditations -- Mindfulness in Daily Life -- "Making Space for What's Important" -- Mindful Cooking and Eating -- Mindful Communication -- Body Scan -- Loving Kindness -- Walking Meditation -- Sutras -- Sound Meditation -- Conclusion -- General Conclusions -- Journal Notes on Expectations -- Journal Notes on Learning/Exams -- Journal Notes on Reflections -- Statements -- Feedback from Students Interviewed in the Film Shanti -- Experiences from Implementation in Practice -- Appendix -- Afterword -- List of Sources for Key Citations -- Total List of Sources -- A Message from Our Benefactors -- About the Author

Why should the concepts of mindfulness and meditation be taught in universities? What are the potential impacts of such an undertaking on the education system and its students? Andreas de Bruin showcases the outcomes of the Munich model, "Mindfulness and Meditation in a University Context", implemented from 2010 to 2020, in which 2000 students participated. In addition to an overview of current research on mindfulness and meditation, in-depth analyses and explanations of important terms related to these practices, the book also contains numerous practical exercises with instructions

In English.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 21. Apr 2021).

Open Access EbpS

WorldCat record variable field(s) change: 050, 082, 650